Devils Fall in a Shootout to Wheeling, 4-3
April 1, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release
WHEELING, W. Va., (April 1, 2009) -- The Trenton Devils earned a point in Wheeling for the second time this season but lost to the Nailers in a shootout Wednesday night, 4-3. Despite the loss, the Devils clinched a spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs after the Johnstown Chiefs lost in regulation to Cincinnati.
Jim Henkel put the Devils on the board with an early goal, converting on a two-on-one with Jeremy Akeson, who shot the puck at the chest of Wheeling goaltender Curtis Darling. Henkel put in the rebound to net his 22nd goal of the season at 2:53.
NHL veteran Mike Wilson doubled the Devils' lead with a goal off the faceoff win by Henkel at 8:19. The defenseman ripped a shot from the high slot that beat Darling, who was pulled in favor of David Brown after the goal.
The Devils took a costly too many men on the ice penalty late in the period, leading to a power play goal by Billy Ryan at 18:46. The Nailers carried their momentum into the second period to garner the tying goal by Chris Margott at 5:23.
The stalemate would not last for long. Eric Castonguay broke the tie 52 seconds later with a bullet from the top of the near circle into the top corner of the net for his 26th goal of the season at 6:15 to put the Devils back in front.
Jordan Morrison tied the game with 7:08 remaining in regulation while the Nailers were on the power play. The forward knocked in a one-timer at the side of the net to force overtime.
The Devils had a chance to win the game in overtime on the power play, but were unable to put in the deciding goal. The game went to a shootout that was dominated by the Nailers, who scored in the first three rounds to clinch the second point.
The Devils continue on the road to Pennsylvania Friday night for a game against the Reading Royals, with the puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Fans can listen to the free audio broadcast by logging on to the Devils' official website, www.trentondevils.com.
Join the Trenton Devils for the final home game of the regular season against the Nailers on Fan Appreciation Night! Various prizes will be awarded throughout the night as our thanks to the fans for their support during the 2008-09 season. Prizes include tickets to see the 2008 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies and gift cards to various Trenton-area restaurants. For a list of prizes and tickets to the game on Saturday, April 4, log on to www.trentondevils.com.
Individual tickets for the Kelly Cup Playoffs will be available tomorrow morning! Get your tickets by logging on to the Devils' official website, www.trentondevils.com.
TRENTON DEVILS - The Trenton Devils are a member of the ECHL -- North America's Premier "AA" Hockey League. The Trenton Devils are owned and operated by the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.
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